Ray218 & 218E

Fixed mount high performance VHF

Full featured compact VHF radio

The Ray218 and Ray218E come packed full of features including Dual Channel Display and programmable favourite channel soft keys. The Ray218 and Ray218E can be expanded with the optional Raymic remote handset that offers full function radio control and intercom from a remote on board station.

Key Features

Large screen, high performance VHF

Anti-glare LCS full dot matrix display

Programmable favourite channel soft keys

10 Brightness and Contrast settings

30 watt loudhailor

Optional RayMic remote handset offers full function radio control and intercom from a remote station.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

The Ray218 and Ray218E include equipment for Class "D" Digital Selective Calling (DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive digital calls.

If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself having to make a mayday call, the last thing you need is extra complication. Making a DSC distress call is simple with the Ray218 and Ray218E. Just press the button, clearly marked in the back of the handset or front panel of the radio, and GPS position and time information are transmitted in a digital packet complete with the vessel's Maritime Mobile Service Identification (MMSI) telling other ships and shore stations exactly where you are and that you are in a distress situation.

This simple procedure can dramatically increase your chance of a successful rescue compared to a traditional Mayday voice call.

Ray218 / Ray218E Related Products

Connecting to your marine electronics network

Your Ray218 or Ray218E VHF radio easily connects to any multifunction display that has a NMEA0183 connection. If your multifunction display only has a SeaTalkng connection you can use an adaptor kit to connect your VHF.

IMPORTANT TERMS OF DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE

This firmware update process is done at your own risk. Before initiating the update process be sure to backup and make copies of all important files.

If the firmware process is interrupted your product may not function properly, therefore do not interrupt the process and ensure the unit is on a reliable power supply. Damage caused by incomplete upgrades will not be covered by Raymarine warranty.

By Downloading the software, you agree to these terms.

Software History

Version

Release Date

Features

v2.01A

Sept 2012

Support for EN301 025-2 / EN301 025-3 / ITU-R M.493-11

v1.20A

Nov 2011

Support for FCC Regulation ITU-R M.493-11

v1.13

March 2007

Initial Release

Raymarine Ray218 and Ray218E Images and Media

Full featured compact VHF radio

The Ray218 and Ray218E come packed full of features including Dual Channel Display and programmable favourite channel soft keys. The Ray218 and Ray218E can be expanded with the optional Raymic remote handset that offers full function radio control and intercom from a remote on board station.

Key Features

Large screen, high performance VHF

Anti-glare LCS full dot matrix display

Programmable favourite channel soft keys

10 Brightness and Contrast settings

30 watt loudhailor

Optional RayMic remote handset offers full function radio control and intercom from a remote station.

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

The Ray218 and Ray218E include equipment for Class "D" Digital Selective Calling (DSC). DSC protocol is a globally applied system used to send and receive digital calls.

If you are unfortunate enough to find yourself having to make a mayday call, the last thing you need is extra complication. Making a DSC distress call is simple with the Ray218 and Ray218E. Just press the button, clearly marked in the back of the handset or front panel of the radio, and GPS position and time information are transmitted in a digital packet complete with the vessel's Maritime Mobile Service Identification (MMSI) telling other ships and shore stations exactly where you are and that you are in a distress situation.

This simple procedure can dramatically increase your chance of a successful rescue compared to a traditional Mayday voice call.

Ray218 / Ray218E Related Products

Connecting to your marine electronics network

Your Ray218 or Ray218E VHF radio easily connects to any multifunction display that has a NMEA0183 connection. If your multifunction display only has a SeaTalkng connection you can use an adaptor kit to connect your VHF.

IMPORTANT TERMS OF DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE

This firmware update process is done at your own risk. Before initiating the update process be sure to backup and make copies of all important files.

If the firmware process is interrupted your product may not function properly, therefore do not interrupt the process and ensure the unit is on a reliable power supply. Damage caused by incomplete upgrades will not be covered by Raymarine warranty.